Scarification Madison Piercing Large Gauge

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Wednesday October 7th, 2009 @ 5:52 PM

Filed under: Surface/Unusual

I have been very interested in getting a piercing on my neck, above the collarbone. I believe it is called a madison. I also want the size to be very large and be a heavy ring, around a 2-00g. I know they have a high rejection rate to begin with. I was wondering if I could utilize scarification in such a way that the keloid might prevent migration, make a small vertical cut in the neck, allow it to heal and then pierce behind it. If this sounds plausible to you, then my next question would be, should I start with a large needle or a small one and then stretch? I would also like to know how deep into my neck is TOO deep. Thanks a lot in advance!

-Zoe

What you are referring to is called scar and brace piercing. It was commonly attempted years ago, before the advent of surface bars, unfortunately, it was rarely successful. Here’s BME’s encyclopedia entry on the subject for more info.

I am not one to call any sort of piercing as “impossible”, because I have seen more than a fair share of EXTREMELY unlikely piercings heal. However, the odd’s of having this piercing heal are VERY slim. If you insist on trying it and are accepting of the fact it will most likely reject, try using the lightest and smallest gauge jewelry acceptable, I’d probably go for glass myself. One method that had some success in the past was scalpelled madisons. I believe Tom Brazda did some of these successfully, but I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong on that. This involved scalpelling the piercing, so that the jewelry could rest in a more natural state than if it had been pierced by traditional needle methods. I severely doubt this will heal, but I am all for educated experimentation by trained professionals.

The best bet is also the most difficult to perform and that would be creating a bipedicle flap and then wearing the jewelry in that after it heals (assuming it heals).

As to your question “how deep…is too deep”, I’d have to say if you hit your jugular or esophagus you probably went too deep! In all seriousness though, this question leads me to believe you plan to attempt this yourself and that you are not all that knowledgeable on the subject. While I generally support DIY piercings, I must say that attempting this on yourself is a horrible idea and I can’t forsee a good outcome.

If you really want this and consult an experienced professional, know your risk, realize the odds are against you for healing it and still want it done (and have an reputable practitioner willing to attempt it for you), I 100% support your decision and respect your willingness to attempt the unlikely.

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